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Protein Soup with Mushrooms and Cottage Cheese

A hearty and nutritious soup packed with protein from cottage cheese and enriched with the earthy flavors of mushrooms, perfect for a healthy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups mushrooms sliced
  • 2 carrots carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
Liquids
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
Protein
  • 1 cup cottage cheese low-fat
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon thyme dried
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. Chop the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Slice the mushrooms.
Cook the Soup
  1. In a large pot, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
  2. Add the carrots, celery, and mushrooms. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth and water. Add thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Blend and Serve
  1. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the cottage cheese. Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
  2. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a creamier texture, blend longer. You can also add other vegetables like spinach or kale for extra nutrition.

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